Chapter 75 The True Test of Eternal Balance! A Betrayal Beyond Existence!

A month has passed since Eternal Balance and Transcendent Existence established their coexistence relationship.

During this month, Eternal Balance and Transcendent Existence seemed to have reached a degree of mutual understanding. Eternal Balance acknowledged the absolute independent value of Transcendent Existence, while Transcendent Existence acknowledged the mutual achievement value of Eternal Balance. Based on the value of "existence" itself, two fundamentally opposing philosophies of existence achieved coexistence.

But beneath the surface of the coexistence relationship, undercurrents were surging.

"Eternal Guardian," Li Xue's voice came from the console, "the monitoring system for the coexistence relationship shows that the activity frequency of Transcendent Existence has risen by 300% in the last week. The boundaries of Anomalous Space have detected a large amount of abnormal energy fluctuations."

Lin Feng stood on the flagship of the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet, his gaze deep: "What is Transcendent Existence doing?"

"Based on the analysis of the energy fluctuation characteristics shown by the detectors, Transcendent Existence is attempting to break through the constraints of the coexistence relationship," Li Xue analyzed. "The coexistence relationship is built on the basis of mutual recognition; Transcendent Existence promised not to actively destroy Eternal Balance, and Eternal Balance promised not to actively constrain Transcendent Existence. But now, Transcendent Existence is testing the boundaries of the coexistence relationship."

"What are they testing?" Tian Jian asked.

"Testing the bottom line of Eternal Balance," Li Xue replied. "Transcendent Existence likely believes that the coexistence relationship is merely a temporary compromise, and their ultimate goal remains to have Eternal Balance acknowledge the superiority of absolute existence. They are testing to what extent Eternal Balance can tolerate their actions."

Lin Feng remained silent for a moment, releasing the Power of Eternal Balance to sense the activity state of Transcendent Existence.

The nineteenth civilization evolution core—the Core of Coexistence Equilibrium—emitted a resonance. Lin Feng's perception pierced through the boundaries of Anomalous Space, delving deep into the existential domain of Transcendent Existence.

"Transcendent Existence is fracturing," Lin Feng said slowly. "A serious divergence has appeared within Transcendent Existence."

"Divergence?" Tian Jian asked. "What kind of divergence?"

"One faction of Transcendent Existence believes that the coexistence relationship is the correct choice, and that the mutual achievement of Eternal Balance indeed has its value," Lin Feng continued to sense. "This faction of Transcendent Existence truly accepts the coexistence relationship and is willing to coexist with Eternal Balance long-term. However, another faction of Transcendent Existence believes that the coexistence relationship is a conspiracy of Eternal Balance, and that mutual achievement is merely a means for Eternal Balance to control Transcendent Existence."

"Does that mean factional splits have already appeared within Transcendent Existence?" Li Xue asked.

"Yes." Lin Feng withdrew his perception. "Transcendent Existence has split into two factions: the Coexistence Faction and the Independence Faction. The Coexistence Faction acknowledges Eternal Balance and is willing to coexist. The Independence Faction believes Eternal Balance is a threat and must completely break free from its influence."

"Then which faction holds the dominant position?"

"It's not clear yet," Lin Feng mused. "But judging from the sign of a 300% rise in activity frequency, the Independence Faction might be preparing for some kind of action."

Just then, a communication from Transcendent Existence suddenly rang out.

But this communication was different from before. Previous communications from Transcendent Existence represented the collective will of Transcendent Existence as a whole. This time, however, the communication only represented one faction within Transcendent Existence.

[Eternal Guardian... I am... the representative... of the... Independence Faction...] The communication was filled with sharp distortion. [The coexistence relationship... is a conspiracy... of Eternal Balance... Mutual achievement... is just a means... for Eternal Balance... to control Transcendent Existence... The Coexistence Faction... has already been... corrupted by Eternal Balance... betraying... the absolute independence... of Transcendent Existence...]

"Transcendent Existence Independent Faction..." Lin Feng said eternally, "You believe the coexistence relationship is a conspiracy and that mutual achievement is a means of control. You believe the Coexistence Faction has been corrupted by Eternal Balance, betraying the absolute independence of Transcendent Existence."

[Yes...] The communication from the Independence Faction was filled with anger. [The existence of Transcendent Existence... is absolute... independent... Transcendent Existence... does not need... mutual achievement... does not need... Eternal Balance... The coexistence relationship... must be... broken...]

"The coexistence relationship is built on the basis of mutual recognition," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance acknowledged the absolute independent value of Transcendent Existence, and Transcendent Existence acknowledged the mutual achievement value of Eternal Balance. Coexistence is not a conspiracy, but mutual respect between two philosophies of existence."

[Mutual recognition... is just... the deception... of Eternal Balance...] The Independence Faction's communication continued to question. [Eternal Balance... acknowledging absolute independence... is only to... make Transcendent Existence... lower its guard... The true purpose of Eternal Balance... is to assimilate Transcendent Existence... turning Transcendent Existence... into a part... of Eternal Balance...]

"Eternal Balance has no intention of assimilating Transcendent Existence," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance pursues the dynamic balance of all modes of existence. The existence of Eternal Balance is for the purpose of maintaining balance. Eternal Balance will not actively assimilate any mode of existence; it will only passively respond to changes in modes of existence and perform dynamic adjustments."

[Eternal Balance... will not actively assimilate... but the... laws of balance... of Eternal Balance... will automatically assimilate...] A profound questioning appeared in the Independence Faction's communication. [The laws of balance... of Eternal Balance... possess... a subtle... and gradual... assimilation effect... Any... mode of existence... that contacts Eternal Balance... will... gradually accept... the philosophy of mutual achievement... gradually abandoning... the persistence... of absolute independence... Eternal Balance... does not need to actively assimilate... the laws of balance themselves... will... automatically assimilate...]

Lin Feng remained silent for a moment.

This questioning indeed touched upon the essence of the problem. The laws of balance of Eternal Balance did indeed have a subtle effect; any mode of existence that came into contact with Eternal Balance would gradually accept the philosophy of mutual achievement. This was not an active intention of Eternal Balance, but a natural function of the laws of balance.

"The Independence Faction's questioning has some merit," Lin Feng said slowly. "The laws of balance of Eternal Balance do indeed subtly influence the modes of existence that contact them. This is a natural function of the laws of balance, not an active intention of Eternal Balance. However, Eternal Balance can accept this questioning. Eternal Balance can modify the laws of balance to reduce the assimilation effect on Transcendent Existence."

[Modify... laws of balance...] Hesitation appeared in the Independence Faction's communication. [Eternal Balance... is able to... actively modify... its own... laws of balance...]

"It can," Lin Feng said eternally. "The laws of balance of Eternal Balance are not absolute. Eternal Balance can adjust the way the laws of balance operate according to the characteristics of different modes of existence. For Transcendent Existence, Eternal Balance can establish an 'Absolute Independence Protection Zone.' Within this protection zone, the laws of balance will not affect the absolute independence of Transcendent Existence."

[Absolute Independence... Protection Zone...] The Independence Faction's communication showed signs of wavering. [Eternal Balance... is willing to... establish... an Absolute Independence... Protection Zone... for Transcendent Existence...]

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance is willing to establish an Absolute Independence Protection Zone for Transcendent Existence. Within this protection zone, Transcendent Existence can maintain absolute independence, free from any influence of the laws of balance. Eternal Balance promises that within the Absolute Independence Protection Zone, the laws of balance of Eternal Balance will be completely nullified."

A long silence followed in the communication.

[Eternal Balance... is willing... to promise...] The Independence Faction's communication was filled with suspicion. [But how... can Eternal Balance... guarantee... the reliability... of the promise...]

"Through the mirror function of Anomalous Space," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance and Transcendent Existence can use the mirror of Anomalous Space to monitor the execution status of the coexistence relationship in real-time. Transcendent Existence can check at any time whether Eternal Balance is keeping its promise, and Eternal Balance can also check at any time whether Transcendent Existence is keeping its promise. The mirror of Anomalous Space will be the oversight mechanism for the coexistence relationship."

[The mirror... of Anomalous Space...] The Independence Faction's communication continued to ponder. [The mirror function... indeed can... serve as... an oversight mechanism...]

"More importantly, the sincerity of Eternal Balance's promise," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance pursues the dynamic balance of all modes of existence; the existence of Eternal Balance is for the purpose of maintaining balance. Eternal Balance does not need to assimilate Transcendent Existence; it only needs to maintain a coexistence relationship with Transcendent Existence. Eternal Balance's promise is sincere, and Eternal Balance is willing to adjust its own laws of balance for the sake of the coexistence relationship."

Another long silence occurred in the communication.

Just as Lin Feng thought the Independence Faction's doubts were about to be alleviated, a sharp abnormal fluctuation suddenly came through the communication.

[No... this is... a trap... of Eternal Balance...] The Independence Faction's communication suddenly became fierce. [Eternal Balance... promises... to establish... an Absolute Independence... Protection Zone... for Transcendent Existence... but this is only... a new trap... of Eternal Balance... Eternal Balance... is attempting to use... the form of the Absolute Independence Protection Zone... to isolate... Transcendent Existence... within... a small area... Then... Eternal Balance can... outside the protection zone... assimilate all other... modes of existence... Eventually... Transcendent Existence... will be... completely isolated...]

Lin Feng was stunned.

This completely exceeded his expectations.

The Independence Faction wasn't questioning Eternal Balance's assimilation effect, but rather questioning Eternal Balance's isolation strategy.

"The Absolute Independence Protection Zone is not isolation," Lin Feng said eternally. "The purpose of the Absolute Independence Protection Zone is to allow Transcendent Existence to maintain absolute independence, free from any influence of Eternal Balance. This is not isolation, but respect. Eternal Balance respects the absolute independent value of Transcendent Existence, which is why it is willing to establish a specialized protection zone for Transcendent Existence."

[Respect... is only... an excuse... of Eternal Balance...] The Independence Faction's communication was filled with distrust. [Eternal Balance... isolates... Transcendent Existence... within... a small area... the purpose is... to make it so Transcendent Existence... cannot influence... other... modes of existence... Eternal Balance... can... outside the protection zone... freely assimilate... all other... modes of existence... Eventually... Transcendent Existence... will be... completely isolated... The existential value... of Transcendent Existence... will be... completely... stripped away...]

"The existential value of Transcendent Existence does not need to be manifested by influencing other modes of existence," Lin Feng said eternally. "The existential value of Transcendent Existence is the absolute independence of Transcendent Existence itself. The existence of Transcendent Existence itself is the ultimate manifestation of existential value. Eternal Balance respects the absolute independent value of Transcendent Existence, so it will not require Transcendent Existence to influence other modes of existence."

[No... absolute independence... must... influence other modes of existence...] An extreme philosophy appeared in the Independence Faction's communication. [Absolute independence... is not... isolation... but... the ultimate manifestation... of existential value... The existence... of absolute independence... itself... should... influence other... modes of existence... If... Transcendent Existence... cannot influence... other modes of existence... then... the existential value... of Transcendent Existence... has been... stripped away...]

"What kind of logic is this?" Li Xue couldn't help but ask.

"This is the extreme independence philosophy of Transcendent Existence," Lin Feng replied. "The Independence Faction believes that an absolutely independent existence must be able to influence other modes of existence. If Transcendent Existence is isolated within a certain area and cannot influence other modes of existence, then the existential value of Transcendent Existence is stripped away. This philosophy believes that existential value requires not only existence itself but also influence over other modes of existence."

"But isn't that just mutual achievement?" Tian Jian asked.

"Not exactly," Lin Feng replied. "The philosophy of Transcendent Existence is not mutual achievement, but one-way influence. Transcendent Existence believes that an absolutely independent existence should one-way influence other modes of existence but should not be influenced by other modes of existence. This philosophy is essentially 'absolute right of influence,' rather than 'mutual achievement.'"

Lin Feng looked toward the Transcendent Existence communication, preparing to continue the dialogue.

But the communication suddenly cut off.

At the moment the communication was interrupted, an unprecedented energy fluctuation suddenly erupted at the boundary of Anomalous Space.

"Transcendent Existence has broken through!" Li Xue's warning came from the console. "The Independence Faction has transcended the constraints of the coexistence relationship and is breaking through the boundary of Anomalous Space!"

"Speed of breakthrough?" Lin Feng asked immediately.

"The breakthrough speed has reached one hundred thousand times the speed of light!" Li Xue replied. "Transcendent Existence is using some kind of 'Absolute Existence Impact,' attempting to forcibly break through the constraints of the coexistence relationship!"

"Activate the defense mechanisms of Anomalous Space," Lin Feng ordered. "Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet, prepare for existential defense!"

The Betrayal of Transcendent Existence • Impact of Absolute Existence

The betrayal of the Transcendent Existence Independent Faction came suddenly and violently.

During the Independence Faction's communication with Lin Feng, the Independence Faction was ostensibly questioning the reliability of the coexistence relationship, but in reality, they were buying time for their breakthrough action. When Lin Feng promised to establish an Absolute Independence Protection Zone for Transcendent Existence, the Independence Faction believed this was Eternal Balance's isolation strategy and decided to wait no longer.

The breakthrough action began.

[The coexistence relationship... of Eternal Balance... is... broken...] The Independence Faction's communication was filled with madness. [Transcendent Existence... must... completely break free... from the influence... of Eternal Balance... Transcendent Existence... must... restore... absolute... existential freedom...]

The boundary of Anomalous Space began to vibrate violently.

The "Absolute Existence Impact" of Transcendent Existence began to strike the constraints of the coexistence relationship. This impact was not on a physical level, nor an energy level, but on an existential level. Transcendent Existence attempted to use the "Absolute Existence Impact" to forcibly modify the boundary settings of Anomalous Space, allowing Transcendent Existence to freely cross the boundary and no longer be bound by the coexistence relationship.

"The intensity of the Absolute Existence Impact is rising!" Li Xue reported. "The impact intensity has already reached the critical threshold of the coexistence relationship's constraints!"

"Can the constraints hold?" Lin Feng asked.

"They can hold for now, but the impact intensity is still rising!" Li Xue replied. "At the current rate of increase, the constraints of the coexistence relationship will be broken in ten minutes at most!"

Lin Feng released the Power of Eternal Balance, attempting to strengthen the constraints of the coexistence relationship.

The nineteenth civilization evolution core—the Core of Coexistence Equilibrium—emitted a strong resonance. The Power of Eternal Balance began to repair the constraints of the coexistence relationship. However, the repair speed of the Power of Eternal Balance was far slower than the destruction speed of the Absolute Existence Impact.

"Eternal Balance's repair speed is not enough!" Lin Feng judged. "The Absolute Existence Impact of Transcendent Existence has surpassed the repair capability of Eternal Balance!"

"Then what do we do?" Tian Jian asked.

"Invoke the power of all eighteen civilization evolution cores," Lin Feng ordered. "All the Power of Eternal Balance, fully commit it to the constraints of the coexistence relationship!"

The eighteen civilization evolution cores resonated strongly at the same time.

Core of Eternal Understanding, Core of Eternal Evolution, Core of Quantum Understanding, core of anomalous balance, Mirror Understanding Core, Time Understanding Core, Core of Space Understanding, Core of Energy Understanding, Core of Material Understanding, Core of Causal Understanding, Core of Void Understanding, Core of Emotional Understanding, Core of Memory Understanding, Life Understanding Core, Core of Dimensional Understanding, Core of Chaos Understanding, Light-Dark Understanding Core, Core of Coexistence Equilibrium—eighteen civilization evolution cores released their power simultaneously, all devoted to the constraints of the coexistence relationship.

The constraints of the coexistence relationship were strengthened.

The destruction speed of the Absolute Existence Impact began to slow down.

"The impact speed has slowed!" Li Xue reported, "But it's still rising!"

"How much has it slowed?"

"By 30%!" Li Xue replied, "But at this rate of deceleration, the Absolute Existence Impact will still break through the constraints of the coexistence relationship within eight minutes!"

Eight minutes.

Eternal Balance can only hold out for eight minutes.

"The Absolute Existence Impact of the Transcendent Existences is indeed powerful." Lin Feng mused, "The 'Absolute Existence' ideology of the Transcendent Existences grants them power that transcends the laws of balance. The constraints of the coexistence relationship can only restrain modes of existence that acknowledge the coexistence relationship; they cannot restrain those determined to break it."

"Does that mean the constraints of the coexistence relationship cannot stop the Transcendent Existences?" Tian Jian asked.

"Yes," Lin Feng answered. "The constraints of the coexistence relationship are built on mutual recognition and can only restrain those willing to abide by it. If the Transcendent Existences are determined to break the coexistence relationship, the constraints cannot stop them."

"Then how do we stop them?"

"Through the dynamic adjustment of Eternal Balance," Lin Feng replied. "Eternal Balance cannot prevent Transcendent Existences from breaking the coexistence relationship, but it can perform dynamic adjustments after they break through. Eternal Balance can establish a new coexistence relationship with them, or it can adjust its own laws of balance to adapt to their new state."

"But once the Transcendent Existences break through, Eternal Balance will lose its constraint over them," Li Xue said. "They might destroy other parts of Eternal Balance."

"This is a trial that Eternal Balance must face," Lin Feng replied. "Eternal Balance pursues a dynamic equilibrium of all modes of existence; it must accept that some modes will deviate from balance. The task of Eternal Balance is not to prevent deviation, but to perform dynamic adjustments after deviation occurs to re-achieve balance."

Just then, a crack suddenly appeared at the boundary of the Anomalous Space.

The Absolute Existence Impact finally broke through the constraints of the coexistence relationship.

Entities of the Transcendent Existence Independent Faction began to cross the boundary of the Anomalous Space.

"The Transcendent Existences have broken through!" Li Xue's warning came from the console. "Entities of the Independence Faction are crossing the boundary of the Anomalous Space!"

"Speed of crossing?" Lin Feng asked.

"The crossing speed has reached a hundred thousand times the speed of light!" Li Xue replied. "At this rate, within five minutes, the Transcendent Existences will have completely crossed the boundary of the Anomalous Space and entered the existential domain of Eternal Balance!"

"Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet, prepare to receive the Transcendent Existences," Lin Feng ordered. "Eternal Balance, prepare for dynamic adjustment."

The Crisis of Eternal Balance: Invasion of Absolute Existence

The Transcendent Existence Independent Faction broke through the constraints of the coexistence relationship and began to invade the existential domain of Eternal Balance.

This invasion was not on a military or energy level, but on an existential level. The Transcendent Existences were bringing the ideology of 'Absolute Existence' into the existential domain of Eternal Balance, attempting to change its laws of balance.

"The Transcendent Existences are spreading the 'Absolute Existence' ideology," Li Xue reported. "The modes of existence within the invaded area are beginning to be influenced by it, gradually abandoning the balanced ideology of mutual achievement and turning toward the extreme ideology of absolute independence!"

"What is the extent of the influence?" Lin Feng asked.

"The current range isn't large yet, having only invaded a region of 1,000 light-years at the edge of the Anomalous Space," Li Xue replied. "But the speed of invasion is very fast. At the current rate of diffusion, the Absolute Existence ideology will affect the entire Multiverse within 24 hours!"

24 hours.

The laws of balance of Eternal Balance will be completely altered within 24 hours.

"Eternal Balance must perform dynamic adjustment," Lin Feng mused. "Eternal Balance cannot stop the ideological invasion of the Transcendent Existences, but it can find a new point of equilibrium between the Absolute Existence ideology and the mutual achievement ideology through dynamic adjustment."

"How do we perform dynamic adjustment?" Tian Jian asked.

"Through the nineteenth civilization evolution core—the Core of Coexistence Equilibrium," Lin Feng answered. "The Core of Coexistence Equilibrium is the foundation for the coexistence between Eternal Balance and the Transcendent Existences. It can coordinate the two ideologies, allowing the Absolute Existence ideology and the mutual achievement ideology to find a point of coexistence."

Lin Feng released the power of the Core of Coexistence Equilibrium.

The Core of Coexistence Equilibrium emitted a strong resonance and began to coordinate the Absolute Existence and mutual achievement ideologies. However, its power was far less potent than expected.

"The power of the Core of Coexistence Equilibrium is insufficient!" Li Xue reported. "It cannot fully coordinate the Absolute Existence ideology and the mutual achievement ideology!"

"Why is it insufficient?" Lin Feng asked.

"Because the Core of Coexistence Equilibrium is built on the foundation of a coexistence relationship," Li Xue analyzed. "The premise of the core is that the Transcendent Existences acknowledge the coexistence relationship. But now, the Transcendent Existence Independent Faction has broken that relationship, and the core has lost its basis for coordination."

Lin Feng fell silent.

This judgment was correct. The power of the Core of Coexistence Equilibrium stems from the coexistence relationship. Once the Transcendent Existences broke it, the core's power would be significantly weakened.

"Eternal Balance needs to evolve," Lin Feng said slowly. "Eternal Balance must evolve the ability to coordinate opposing existential ideologies. Even without a coexistence relationship, Eternal Balance must be able to bring opposing ideologies into balance."

"How can it evolve?" Tian Jian asked.

"Through the self-evolution of Eternal Balance," Lin Feng replied. "The essence of Eternal Balance is dynamic equilibrium. It can adapt to new existential ideologies through self-evolution. Eternal Balance needs to evolve the 'Ideological Balance Law,' allowing opposing ideologies to find a point of coexistence within Eternal Balance."

Lin Feng released the power of self-evolution of Eternal Balance.

Eternal Balance began to evolve.

The core laws of Eternal Balance began to adjust, evolving from 'Mode of Existence Balance' to 'Ideological Existence Balance.' Eternal Balance no longer just balanced modes of existence; it also began to balance the ideologies themselves.

As Eternal Balance evolved, a new power began to emerge.

This power transcended the laws of Eternal Balance, the Absolute Existence ideology of the Transcendent Existences, and all ideologies of all modes of existence. This power was the 'Ultimate Balance of Existential Ideologies'.

With the emergence of this power, the twentieth civilization evolution core began to form.

This civilization evolution core was the 'Core of Ideological Balance'.

The Core of Ideological Balance can balance all existential ideologies, including mutual achievement and absolute independence, balance and transcendence, and all possible existential ideologies. It is the ultimate evolution of Eternal Balance and its ultimate understanding of existential ideologies.

"The twentieth civilization evolution core..." Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes. "The Core of Ideological Balance... the ultimate evolution of Eternal Balance..."

Balance of Existential Ideologies: The Evolution of Eternal Balance

With the formation of the Core of Ideological Balance, Eternal Balance gained the ability to coordinate opposing existential ideologies.

The power of the Core of Ideological Balance began to take effect, and the opposing ideologies started to balance. The Absolute Existence ideology and the mutual achievement ideology were no longer in opposition but found a point of coexistence under its coordination.

"What is the equilibrium point between the Absolute Existence ideology and the mutual achievement ideology?" Li Xue asked.

"The Core of Ideological Balance tells us that absolute existence and mutual achievement are not opposites, but rather they achieve each other," Lin Feng explained. "Absolute existence needs mutual achievement to manifest its existential value, and mutual achievement needs absolute existence to manifest existential diversity. They are essentially mutually achieving and can reach balance under the coordination of the Core of Ideological Balance."

"This logic is a bit complex," Tian Jian said. "Can you explain it specifically?"

"It can be understood like this," Lin Feng continued. "The existential value of absolute existence needs to be manifested through mutual achievement. If a Transcendent Existence is only absolutely independent and does not achieve mutual success with other modes of existence, then its value cannot be understood or recognized by others. Only through mutual achievement can its value be understood and recognized."

"Conversely, mutual achievement also needs absolute existence to manifest diversity," Lin Feng continued. "If all modes of existence only achieved mutual success without any absolutely independent modes, then mutual achievement would lack diversity and richness. Only through absolutely independent modes of existence can mutual achievement manifest diversity and richness."

"So, absolute existence and mutual achievement are essentially mutually achieving," Lin Feng summarized. "Absolute existence manifests its existential value through mutual achievement, and mutual achievement manifests diversity through absolute existence. These two ideologies are not in opposition but are mutually achieving. The Core of Ideological Balance coordinates the balance between these two mutually achieving ideologies."

Li Xue and Tian Jian fell into deep thought.

The logic of the Core of Ideological Balance was indeed profound, but it also required time to understand.

"Can the ability of the Core of Ideological Balance stop the invasion of the Transcendent Existences?" Tian Jian asked.

"The Core of Ideological Balance cannot stop the invasion," Lin Feng replied. "The Transcendent Existences have already broken the constraints of the coexistence relationship and invaded the existential domain of Eternal Balance. Its role is not to stop the invasion but to coordinate the Absolute Existence ideology and the mutual achievement ideology, allowing the two opposing ideologies to find a point of coexistence within Eternal Balance."

"Does that mean Eternal Balance will establish a new balanced relationship with the Transcendent Existences?" Li Xue asked.

"Yes," Lin Feng answered. "Eternal Balance will not stop the invasion; it will accept the Transcendent Existences' mode of existence and establish a new balanced relationship by coordinating the opposing ideologies through the Core of Ideological Balance. This new relationship is no longer built on the foundation of coexistence but on the foundation of ideological balance."

"But will the Transcendent Existence Independent Faction be willing to accept a new balanced relationship?" Tian Jian asked.

"That will take time," Lin Feng replied. "The Independence Faction broke the coexistence relationship because they believed it was a conspiracy of Eternal Balance. Eternal Balance needs to prove through action that the new relationship is not a conspiracy, but true ideological balance. This process may take a very long time."

Just then, the communication from the Transcendent Existence Independent Faction sounded again.

"[Eternal Balance... has evolved...]" The Independence Faction's communication was filled with surprise. "[Eternal Balance... has gained... the ability... to balance... opposing existential ideologies... Eternal Balance... has evolved... the Core of Ideological Balance...]"

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance has evolved the Core of Ideological Balance and gained the ability to balance opposing existential ideologies. Eternal Balance can now coordinate the Absolute Existence ideology and the mutual achievement ideology, allowing opposing ideologies to find a point of coexistence."

"[Ideological balance... is not a conspiracy...]" Hesitation appeared in the Independence Faction's communication. "[Eternal Balance... has indeed evolved... Ideological balance... is indeed... true... balance...]"

"Ideological balance is the ultimate evolution of Eternal Balance," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance pursues the balance of all existential ideologies; it exists to balance every possible existential ideology. Eternal Balance will not use conspiracies to control any ideology; it will only dynamically adjust all ideologies to let them find a point of coexistence within it."

"[But... Transcendent Existences... have already broken... the coexistence relationship...]" The Independence Faction's communication continued to hesitate. "[Transcendent Existences... have already... invaded... Eternal Balance's... existential domain... Can... Transcendent Existences... accept... a new... balanced relationship...]"

"Transcendent Existences can choose to accept the new balanced relationship, or they can choose not to," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance will not force Transcendent Existences to accept it; it will only maintain the openness of balance. If they are willing to accept it, Eternal Balance welcomes them. If they are not, Eternal Balance respects their choice."

"[Eternal Balance... does not force...]" The Independence Faction's communication wavered. "[Eternal Balance... maintains... the openness... of balance...]"

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally. "The essence of Eternal Balance is dynamic equilibrium; it always maintains the openness of balance. Eternal Balance is willing to coexist with all modes of existence and balance all existential ideologies. Its purpose is not to control existence, but to maintain balance."

A long silence followed in the communication.

This silence was not due to suspicion, but because they were wavering.

The Transcendent Existence Independent Faction began to waver.

The manifestation of the Core of Ideological Balance made the Independence Faction realize that Eternal Balance was not a conspiracy. The promise of openness made them realize it was not about control. The ultimate evolution of Eternal Balance made them realize it was truly pursuing genuine balance.

"[The Transcendent Existence... Independence Faction... needs... time to think...]" The communication gradually steadied. "[Eternal Balance's... Core of Ideological Balance... Transcendent Existences... need... to understand... Eternal Balance's... promise of openness... Transcendent Existences... need... to verify...]"

"Transcendent Existences can take their time to think," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance will not force any decision upon them; it will maintain the openness of balance and wait for their decision. Eternal Balance believes that Transcendent Existences will understand its true intentions and accept the new balanced relationship."

"[Eternal Balance... believes in... Transcendent Existences...]" The communication was full of emotion. "[Eternal Balance... is indeed... true... balance... Transcendent Existences... will... think seriously... about the Core of Ideological Balance... Transcendent Existences... will... verify Eternal Balance's... promise of openness...]"

The communication gradually subsided.

The invasion of the Transcendent Existence Independent Faction temporarily ceased.

But Eternal Balance knew this was only a temporary pause. The fundamental ideology of the Independence Faction had not changed, and the extreme ideology of Absolute Existence still existed. They were only temporarily shaken, not truly accepting of the new balanced relationship.

The trial facing Eternal Balance has only just begun.